PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURES

2026–2027 Photography Workshops & Tours

IMMERSIVE, CREATIVE, BEYOND-THE-BEATEN-PATH PHOTOGRAPHY ADVENTURES!

Sharpen your skills and expand your creative vision on one of our photography workshops, or as we call them, Photography Adventures!

Find inspiration and focus on your photography in a place where everything is new to your eyes, you’re free from distractions, and among a small group of passionate photographers.

Our carefully crafted itineraries include the best of the must-see’s, but we veer off the tourist trail early and often to capture more authentic visions of local life.

PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY….

“I have been on a lot of photo trips with other groups but my last two major trips have been with Art of Seeing and they have been outstanding and I have learned more than all the others combined...in fact I have booked 3 more trips with them...if you’re serious about your trips and photography you need to check them out...LOL this is not a paid commercial but just the truth..”

— David V

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South of France 2026 Photography Adventure

Dates: June 27 - July 7, 2026
Cost: $8,450 Single Occupancy
Location: Camargue, Provence, and Luberon, France

Photograph the famous wild white horses of the Camargue. Explore the vast lavender fields of Provence and discover the ancient hilltop villages of the Luberon.

High Sierra: Ansel Adams Wilderness 2026

Dates: August 10-17-2026 (Sold Out - Waitlist Available)
Cost: $4,972
Location: Mammoth Lakes, CA

The Sierra Nevada backcountry contains some of the world’s most breathtaking mountain scenery. It’s a landscape photographer’s paradise, but a roadless one, making it a challenge to access. Fortunately, our equine companions will do the heavy lifting on this expedition, carrying us and our gear into a particularly stunning section of the Sierra, the Ansel Adams Wilderness.

Please note: This year’s workshop is sold out, but we will be doing it again in 2027. Subscribe to our mailing list or join our Facebook group to be notified as soon as it is announced.

Pantanal Jaguars + Iguazu Falls By Moonlight 2026

Session 1: Sold Out
Aug 15 – Aug 26, 2026 Pantanal Jaguars Wildlife Adventure
Aug 26 – 28, 2026 Iguazu Falls by Moonlight (Optional Extension)
Instructors: Ken Lee & Leighton Lum

Session 2 Sold Out
Aug 29 – Sep 9, 2026 Pantanal Jaguars Wildlife Adventure
Aug 26 – 28, 2026 Iguazu Falls by Moonlight (Optional Extension)
Instructor: Leighton Lum

Cost: Starting at $9,750
Location: Pantanal, Brazil

Brazil's Pantanal is a wildlife photographer's paradise. It's not only the best place on the planet to photograph jaguars in the wild, but home to hundreds of other species including caiman, giant river otters, capybara, macaws, toucan, fish eagles & more!

Alaska Grizzly Bears Photography Adventure 2026

Dates: September 5–11, 2026
Cost: $8,800
Location: Lake Clark, Alaska

Rich tidal flats, lush meadows and salmon-filled streams make Lake Clark, Alaska prime habitat for a large population of coastal brown (aka grizzly) bears and one of the best places on the planet to photograph these apex predators.

Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice 2026

Dates: Oct 6-16, 2026
Cost: From $8,750 USD
Location: Iceland, various locations

Gullfoss and Seljalandsfoss waterfalls, Jokulsarlon glacier lagoon and Fellsfjara (aka Diamond) Beach. You may not be able to pronounce the names, but you’ve likely marveled at photographs of Iceland’s iconic natural attractions, including spectacular waterfalls, ice-filled black sand beaches, and active volcanoes.

Join veteran Iceland photo workshop leader Leighton Lum and Art of Seeing Photography Adventures founder Ken Lee on a comprehensive expedition of Iceland’s most breathtaking photography locations.

Churchill Polar Bears 2026

Dates:
Session 1: Oct 26 - Nov 1, 2026
Session 2: Nov 2 - 8, 2026 (1 Spot Left!)
Cost: $8,950
Location: Churchill & Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada

Dawn to dusk up-close, ground-level photography of polar bears and other arctic wildlife in the Polar Bear Capital of the World. Learn wildlife photography fundamentals and advanced techniques with Art of Seeing Photography Adventures.

Galapagos of the Southern Ocean 2026: Subantarctic Islands

Dates: Nov 22 - Dec 3, 2026
Cost: Starting at: $10,490
Location: Depart from Queenstown, NZ

The Subantarctic Islands truly are one of the world’s last untouched wildernesses, offering a rare glimpse into an ecosystem that is both pristine and remarkably diverse. The rich biodiversity, from the King Penguins of Macquarie Island to the unique plant life and seabirds, makes these islands a dream destination for wildlife enthusiasts, photographers, and nature lovers alike.

Best of Africa 2027

Dates:
Feb 4–16, 2027 Best of Africa (Kenya & Tanzania)
Feb 17–20, 2027 Optional Mountain Gorillas Post-trip Extension (Uganda)
Cost: Starts at $14,500
Location (Starts/Ends): Arusha, Tanzania, Nairobi, Kenya

Our 2027 Best of Africa Photography Adventure is the most exciting and comprehensive African safari itinerary we’ve ever offered. Join the optional pre-trip Uganda Mountain Gorillas trekking extension for the ultimate wildlife photography experience.

Antarctica 2027: Living Wilderness & Immersive Icescapes

Dates: Feb 13 - Mar 7, 2027
Cost: Starting at $16,950 USD
Location (Starts/Ends): Ushuaia, Argentina

Far from a frozen wasteland, the Antarctic region is bursting with life on a scale that’s difficult to comprehend! Our extended itinerary offers a rare opportunity to experience and photograph some of the most remote and biologically rich regions on Earth.

Stand among massive colonies of penguins. Photograph Elephant seals, Leopard seals, and a wide variety of seabirds including albatrosses and skuas, all set against dramatic backdrops of ice, rock, and sea.

Timed for peak whale migration, this journey also offers excellent chances to witness and photograph Humpback whales and other marine mammals in their element.

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Hokkaido 2027: Japan’s Northern Paradise

Dates: Feb 24 - Mar 5, 2027
Cost: From $9,250 USD
Location: Hokkaido, Japan

Photograph Japan’s most iconic species—including Japanese macaques (aka snow monkeys), Red-crowned Cranes, Stellar’s Sea Eagles, Ezo Red Foxes, Sika Deer, and the elusive Blakiston’s Fish Owl—set against the snow-covered landscapes of Hokkaido.

Katmai Alaska 2027: Bears of the Midnight Sun

Dates: July 21–28, 2027
Cost: $12,500 USD
Location (Starts/Ends): Kodiak, Alaska

Travel deep into the remote coastal wilderness of Katmai National Park, where massive coastal brown (aka grizzly) bears rule the shoreline. Photograph these apex predators up close – as they fish for salmon, spar, and roam freely.

Svalbard Polar Bears 2027

Dates: July 28 - August 7, 2027
Cost: $16,250
Location (Starts/Ends): Longyearbyen (Svalbard, Norway)

Travel into the heart of polar bear habitat—working the moving Arctic pack ice in international waters north of Svalbard. We follow the ice and the bears, not a schedule, adjusting constantly to maximize wildlife encounters and photographic opportunities.

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